Formula One News — October 2019

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Mercedes, McLaren deny report about Norris

>Mercedes and McLaren have denied reports about the management of Lando Norris.

Red Bull more behind than it seems says Verstappen

Max Verstappen thinks he is "two tenths faster" than top F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.

Kubica sponsor demands Williams explanation

Robert Kubica's sponsor officially demanded that Williams explain why the Pole retired from the Russian GP.

Liberty says no serious talks with new F1 teams

Liberty Media has officially played down the hopes of multiple teams that reportedly want to enter Formula 1.

Russian DTM track denies Formula 1 race talk

The boss of a Russian racing circuit located north of St Petersburg has denied it could be in the running to join the Formula 1 calendar.

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Ferrari's engine advantage unusual says Wolff

Toto Wolff says Ferrari's big engine advantage in 2019 is "unusual".

2019 season has been ok says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel says his 2019 season has been "ok".

Lando Norris to be managed by Mercedes?

McLaren driver Lando Norris is set to be managed by Mercedes.

Albon very good so far at Red Bull says Marko

Alex Albon looks set to keep his race seat at Red Bull Racing for 2020.

Kvyat dismisses Alfa Romeo rumours

Daniil Kvyat has dismissed rumours linking him with a potential move to Alfa Romeo.

Montezemolo says he would rebuke Leclerc

Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says he would rebuke Charles Leclerc.

Marko slams absurd qualifying race proposal

Dr Helmut Marko has slammed Liberty Media's plans to experiment with short qualifying sprint races in 2020.

Liberty should sign two teams for 2021

Bernie Ecclestone says he has a simple solution to end the gridlocked negotiations with teams over the 2021 rules.

Assen better track for Dutch GP says Tilke

F1 circuit designer Hermann Tilke thinks Assen would have been a better venue for the 2020 Dutch GP.

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Mercedes drivers have 'respect' says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has weighed into the crumbling relations between Ferrari duo Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc

Pundit urges Verstappen to quit Red Bull

A Dutch pundit and racing driver thinks Max Verstappen should try to move to Ferrari.

Tilke defends 'boring' F1 track designs

Hermann Tilke has hit back at claims that he is the architect of today's 'boring' Formula 1 circuits.

Ferrari to keep car concept in 2020 says Binotto

Mattia Binotto says Ferrari's 2020 car will be an evolution of the current one.

Current drivers 'future of McLaren' says Seidl

McLaren boss Andreas Seidl says the British team is more than happy with its current race drivers.

Senna would hate F1 driver penalties says Ramirez

yrton Senna would be "turning in his grave" if he knew what Formula 1 had become.

Hulkenberg admits to F1 career 'regrets'

Nico Hulkenberg has admitted to having some "regrets" about his Formula 1 career.

Red Bull can still win five races says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has moved to play down Jos Verstappen's concerns about progress at Red Bull.

Brawn can imagine Russian F1 team

Ross Brawn can imagine there being a Russian team on the Formula 1 grid.

Leclerc contributing to Ferrari tension says Marko

Charles Leclerc is contributing to the tension at Ferrari.

Haas not pulling out of F1

Formula 1 team Haas has no immediate plans to pull out of the sport.